Pier Solar and the Great Architects System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows XP with SP2 or later
  • Processor : Intel Atom 1.6 GHz
  • Memory : 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics : Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 945GME
  • DirectX : Version 9.0
  • Storage : 3 GB available space
  • OS : Windows 7
  • Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory : 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics : nVidia GeForce 8800 GT
  • DirectX : Version 10
  • Storage : 3 GB available space

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Graphics Requirements

To run Pier Solar and the Great Architects it is recommended that you have a minimum of an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 945GME. The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an nVidia GeForce 8800 GT (or better).

DirectX Version 9.0 should also be available on your system.

Running Pier Solar and the Great Architects on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

CPU Requirements

Pier Solar and the Great Architects requires that you have a minimum of an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor. For the best game experience an Intel Core 2 Duo (or better) processor is recommended.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 1 GB RAM to run Pier Solar and the Great Architects. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 4 GB RAM (or more).

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 3 GB available space to install and run Pier Solar and the Great Architects.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

Pier Solar and the Great Architects runs on Windows XP with SP2 or later. The recommended operating system the best compatability is Windows 7.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Pier Solar and the Great Architects was first released on Sep 30, 2014. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • Wii U

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.